In Print Focus: New Center Wields Genome Data to Battle Bugs The Center for Genomic Applications and Therapeutics (CGAT) is now up and running with the arrival of its director Stephen Lory. The first mission is to use genomic data on the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa to halt its pneumonia-causing attacks on cystic fibrosis patients. The findings may be applicable to other bugs, as well. MedEd News Mentations BBS Bulletin

Headlines Persistent Smoking Reduces Full Benefits of Angioplasty Upcoming Harvard Medicine at the Millennium event: Nuclear Shuttling: Pathways to Vital Functions in Health and Disease Tuesday, October 3 9:00 am-1:00 pm Medicine Grand Rounds: The Rehabilitation of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Richard Goldberg, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Friday, October 6 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Spotlight Neuroscience Newsletter Resumes Publication The Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute Letter, On the Brain, has resumed publication with the Fall 2000-Winter 2001 issue. The features focus on Parkinson's disease, the symptoms, treatment, and research. Also included is a column from the new director of the institute and HMS professor Marilyn Albert. Student Scene What's Wrong with Mrs. Jones? Nii Tetteh chronicles an encounter with a patient whose suffering has cemented a wall around her. What caregiver, question, or gesture can break it down?

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